Dark Souls is a popular franchise from publishers Bandai Namco. In April 2016, the fourth installment of the series titled Dark Souls III released throughout the world for the Xbox One, PS4, and PC.
The game received positive reviews from critics and fans appreciated the intensely difficult combat system, which has been the series' trademark since its inception in 2009.
Dark Souls III even got two downloadable expansions for itself in the past few years. The first was titled Ashes of Ariandel and was released on October 24, 2016. The second and final expansion was dubbed The Ringed City and was launched on March 28, 2017.
On Friday, April 21, Bandai Namco, released the complete edition for Dark Souls III, which includes the base game and both the downloadable expansions. This version of the game has been named Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition.
Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition
This title from Bandai Namco is a complete version of the Darks Souls III experience. Players who buy this game will not have to purchase the DLC editions separately. The developers launched the edition for all three platforms worldwide; however, in the United States, the PC version has not been made available.
The decision to exclude PC may stem from the fact that a Deluxe Edition of Dark Souls III is already available for sale in the country. The $85 Deluxe Edition comes with the base game and also includes the season pass for both the expansions. However, it is important to note that the Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition is priced at $50, compared to the $85 price tag the Deluxe version commands.
This complete edition of the game will be sold in the digital format, as well as physical copies.
Dark Souls III: Gameplay
Like previous games in the series, Dark Souls III is a third-person action adventure game with role-playing elements. The player is tasked with progressing through the game and along the way they can find several tools, weapons, and items.
Being a Dark Souls game, the title features some cool-looking enemies with unique skills and powers. Each of the battles require players to formulate strategies, as failing to do so will likely result in death. Bonfires make a comeback in Dark Souls III as a way of saving player progression.
The complete edition will likely delight fans who have been unable to experience the game or its DLC. The reduced pricing will further entice gamers to pick up a copy. Interested buyers can purchaseThe Fire Fades Edition from Bandai Namco's online store.
Check out the reveal trailer of Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition.